How Efficient is our Solar Setup?
Two years ago, we installed a solar array on the roof of our truck camper. The ten-panel array looks impressive.
Cell Balancing
Before assembling our DIY lithium battery we are optimizing our battery cells for solar panel charging by top balancing our
How Much Power Do I Use In A Day?
To know how large of an electrical system we need, we need to estimate our consumption. It's a task
Boondocking Power
An important part in optimizing one's electrical system for boondocking is knowing what one's consumptions will be. If one already
Charging A Laptop on 12 Volts
I bought my MacBook Air back in 2013 because it was lightweight and had a long battery life. Yet, no matter how long that battery life may be, it's never going to be long enough to not require recharging while on the road. Which brings up a dilemma: how do we charge our computers while boondocking?
Wiring From Scratch
In which I tackle everything electrical in a truck camper or RV: batteries, converters, inverters, fuse boxes, surge protectors, wire